AU554405B2 - Sail of hinged aerofoil sections - Google Patents

Sail of hinged aerofoil sections

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Publication number
AU554405B2
AU554405B2 AU81044/82A AU8104482A AU554405B2 AU 554405 B2 AU554405 B2 AU 554405B2 AU 81044/82 A AU81044/82 A AU 81044/82A AU 8104482 A AU8104482 A AU 8104482A AU 554405 B2 AU554405 B2 AU 554405B2
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AU
Australia
Prior art keywords
sail
hinged
aerofoil sections
aerofoil
sections
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
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AU81044/82A
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English (en)
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AU8104482A (en
Inventor
John Graham Walker
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Walker Wingsail Systems Ltd
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Walker Wingsail Systems Ltd
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Application filed by Walker Wingsail Systems Ltd filed Critical Walker Wingsail Systems Ltd
Publication of AU8104482A publication Critical patent/AU8104482A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of AU554405B2 publication Critical patent/AU554405B2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/06—Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
    • B63H9/061—Rigid sails; Aerofoil sails
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Sustainable Energy (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Wind Motors (AREA)
  • Braking Arrangements (AREA)
  • Current-Collector Devices For Electrically Propelled Vehicles (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
AU81044/82A 1981-03-19 1982-03-02 Sail of hinged aerofoil sections Ceased AU554405B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8108575 1981-03-19
GB8108575 1981-03-19
GB8123831 1981-08-04
GB8123831 1981-08-04
GB8125958 1981-08-25
GB8125958 1981-08-25

Publications (2)

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AU8104482A AU8104482A (en) 1982-09-23
AU554405B2 true AU554405B2 (en) 1986-08-21

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AU81044/82A Ceased AU554405B2 (en) 1981-03-19 1982-03-02 Sail of hinged aerofoil sections

Country Status (12)

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US (1) US4467741A (enExample)
EP (1) EP0061291B1 (enExample)
KR (1) KR880002480B1 (enExample)
AU (1) AU554405B2 (enExample)
CA (1) CA1172110A (enExample)
DE (2) DE3277194D1 (enExample)
DK (1) DK121182A (enExample)
ES (1) ES510526A0 (enExample)
FI (1) FI73936C (enExample)
GR (1) GR76478B (enExample)
NO (1) NO153759C (enExample)
PT (1) PT74591B (enExample)

Families Citing this family (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU566872B2 (en) * 1982-06-04 1987-11-05 Walker Wingsail Systems Ltd. Aerofoil sail
US4856449A (en) * 1985-05-02 1989-08-15 Walker John G Wingsail stalling
KR940000046B1 (ko) * 1985-05-02 1994-01-05 쟝 마가렛 워커 날개형 돛 편향장치
AU605662B2 (en) * 1985-05-02 1991-01-17 Walker, Jean Margaret Wingsail control systems
GB8521085D0 (en) * 1985-08-22 1985-09-25 Walker J G Aerofoil
FR2617117B1 (fr) * 1987-01-29 1992-02-07 Orange Christian Procede de propulsion de vehicules par le vent a l'aide d'une voilure faite d'elements rigides a profil aerodynamique symetrique
US5249542A (en) * 1992-06-03 1993-10-05 Latham Ronald D Cambered airfoil, and craft comprising same
US7461609B1 (en) 2007-02-14 2008-12-09 Harbor Wing Technologies, Inc. Apparatus for control of pivoting wing-type sail
US8225731B2 (en) 2007-08-16 2012-07-24 John G Walker Marine thrust wings
EP2822851B1 (en) * 2011-11-07 2020-07-08 Propelwind S.A.S. A vessel with a rigid wingsail installation
ES2421834B1 (es) * 2012-02-10 2014-09-11 Jose Javier CUNTO LERIN vela para embarcaciones, mejorada.
US9896162B2 (en) 2013-07-29 2018-02-20 Ocean Aero Inc. Submersible vessel having retractable wing and keel assemblies
US12365433B2 (en) * 2019-12-04 2025-07-22 BA Technologies Limited Propulsion device
GB202119051D0 (en) * 2021-12-28 2022-02-09 Gt Green Tech Limited Wingsail and method of use
GB2628740B (en) * 2021-12-28 2025-02-19 Gt Green Tech Limited Wingsail and method

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DE406598C (de) * 1922-06-02 1924-11-28 Anton Flettner Anordnung fuer Segelfahrzeuge
US1988148A (en) * 1933-02-18 1935-01-15 Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co Aileron and flap combination
GB612193A (en) * 1946-05-17 1948-11-09 Wells Wintemute Wells Coates Improvements in or relating to sailing craft
FR1464877A (fr) * 1965-11-23 1967-01-06 Conservatoire Nat Arts Perfectionnements apportés aux véhicules propulsés par le vent naturel
FR1536490A (fr) * 1967-07-18 1968-08-16 Dispositif de propulsion par le vent d'un véhicule marin ou terrestre
GB1410175A (en) * 1971-12-18 1975-10-15 Wainwright B Aerofoils and hydrofoils
FR2410599A2 (fr) * 1977-10-10 1979-06-29 Vicard Pierre G Perfectionnements aux engins a voile

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Publication number Publication date
KR880002480B1 (ko) 1988-11-19
DK121182A (da) 1982-09-20
ES8302573A1 (es) 1983-02-01
DE8207403U1 (de) 1982-12-09
CA1172110A (en) 1984-08-07
EP0061291A3 (en) 1983-02-09
EP0061291A2 (en) 1982-09-29
ES510526A0 (es) 1983-02-01
NO820894L (no) 1982-09-20
AU8104482A (en) 1982-09-23
EP0061291B1 (en) 1987-09-09
DE3277194D1 (en) 1987-10-15
NO153759B (no) 1986-02-10
KR830008887A (ko) 1983-12-16
FI73936B (fi) 1987-08-31
GR76478B (enExample) 1984-08-10
NO153759C (no) 1986-05-21
FI820883L (fi) 1982-09-20
FI73936C (fi) 1987-12-10
PT74591A (en) 1982-04-01
US4467741A (en) 1984-08-28
PT74591B (pt) 1983-08-22

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